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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Justin Rohrlich

Housekeepers sue Motown legend Smokey Robinson and accuse him of years-long sexual assaults

Four housekeepers who worked for Smokey Robinson have filed a civil lawsuit accusing the Motown legend of rape and sexual assault, and claim his wife knew exactly what was happening but never stepped in to stop it.

The women, identified as Jane Does 1-4 in court filings reviewed by The Independent, allege, variously, that Robinson, 85, took advantage of them in areas of his Southern California residence “where closed-circuit cameras weren’t located,” refused to wear a condom, and reveled in humiliating them.

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